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Eric S. Goldstein to step down as CEO of UJA-Federation of New York

In a statement Tuesday announcing his departure, Goldstein reflected on a tenure marked by several communal crises, bracketed by two wars in Gaza and including the COVID pandemic. 

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Eric S. Goldstein, right, CEO of UJA-Federation of New York, is seen with Gov. Kathy Hochul at UJA’s 2022 Annual Campaign kickoff, Oct. 28, 2021
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses a gala event on August 29, 2022, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland.

Israel must take on greater role in ensuring Jewish continuity - opinion

We had an excellent spokesperson in Eylon Levy, an Oxford graduate, who made a positive impact on each one of his TV appearances and online presentations. He was dismissed from the position.

|ByBRENDA KATTEN
New York City.

UJA-Federation of New York's midtown office building evacuated

The condition of the non-load-bearing wall, which is cracked and collapsing, prompted the building's water to be shut off.

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Marchers call for the release of hostages in Gaza at the annual Israel parade in New York City, June 2, 2024.

Dozens of NYC rabbis urge UJA to support ceasefire and hostage deal

NYC rabbis are pressing the UJA-Federation of New York to support a ceasefire deal for the release of Israeli hostages in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

|ByLUKE TRESS/JTA

Israel’s allies, Oct.7 survivors and hostage families march in largest UJA Walk ever

The event had the largest number of participants in its 55 year history. The Walk is Canada’s largest Jewish community event and the world’s largest Israel solidarity walk outside of Israel. 

JUNE 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Eyal Eshel at the solidarity march in New York for the Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Uploaded on 3/6/2024

UJA-Federation's $200 million surge in emergency funds, defiant response to antisemitism

Eric Goldstein notes record-breaking donations and highlights resilience and solidarity.

JUNE 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Eric Goldstein noted UJA's involvement in upholding Jewish life